From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
List detailing specifications for experimental cars designated E.A.C. 1 through 6.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\O\January1926-March1926\ Scan111 | |
| Date | 5th March 1926 | |
| TO E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} AJS. RY. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} ORIGINAL SECRET DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/M5.3.26. X8770 Y4219 X8830 X7770 X5770 X180 X8830 LIST OF EXPERIMENTAL CARS. E.A.C. 1. Originally the new 40/50 car. Phantom engine, 3 speed box, gusseted frame - 29" at front. Half elliptic rear springs, 48" front springs. New Back axle. Engine & gearbox separate units. Layout - see N. sch. 1374. This car was previously called the Seagull and then the Export chassis. Only one has been built by HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, and that not to above specification, but has:- Phantom engine & gearbox with EAC. 1. Propeller shaft, back axle and frame. EAC. 1. has been replaced by EAC. 7. E.A.C. 2. (chassis)This was our idea of a new engine in the 40/50. but it had many changes so was cancelled by Sales. Specification - Phantom engine, 40/50 gearbox for subframe, standard torque tube axle, revised seating & steering positions. Frame extension at the rear to carry luggage grid. Layout - see N. sch. 1457. One of these cars was built up practically to the above specification. E.A.C. 3. This is the Silver Ghost with F.W.B. E.A.C. 4. This chassis was an EAC. 2. having the engine, gearbox, and clutch as a unit. Layout - see N. sch. 1750. Most of the design was completed but nothing made. E.A.C. 5. This is an EAC. 7. but it has a unit engine, gearbox, & clutch. No layout made as yet. E.A.C. 6. This was what we eventually agreed to sell in the place of EAC. 2. It consists of a Silver Ghost chassis with a New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I engine, radiator with shutters. Sold as New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I 'V' series. Layout - see Production drawing. (1) | ||